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Australia opener Phillip Hughes has returned to the squad while young 19-year-old fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, has also won a place in the 15-man pool for the tour of India in October. Nathan Hauritz has also returned to the squad.

“The squad we have selected sees the return from injury of Phillip Hughes,” Andrew Hilditch, the chairman of selectors, said. ” It includes a very good mix of experience and new young talent with Steven Smith, Hughes and two young fast bowlers in Peter George and Josh Hazlewood.”

Fast bowler Peter Siddle and wicket keeper Brad Haddin miss the bus for India Test Series due to injury problem.Siddle is still recovering from his back injury while Haddin from his wrist injury.Tim Paine will keep wickets for Australia in place of Brad Haddin

Australia: Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke (vice-capt), Doug Bollinger, Peter George, Nathan Hauritz, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Marcus North, Tim Paine (wk), Steven Smith and Shane Watso

Pakistanis 264 (47.3 ov)

Somerset 256/9 (50.0 ov)

Pakistanis won by 8 runs

Continue reading Pakistan vs Somerset Warm up match 2010 Scorecard

Match Result: England beat Pakistan by an innings and 225 runs
Series Status: England wins the 4-Test series 3-1

Stuart Broad is the Man of the Match for his 169 and three wickets in the match. His world record stand with Trott changed the entire state of the match.

Jonathan Trott is England’s Man of the Series for his consistent batting performance. His 404 runs in the entire series, which included two half centuries and a century here at Lords gave England the upper hand in the series.

Mohammad Aamer is Pakistan’s Man of the Series for his outstanding bowling display. He was the only bright spot for Pakistan and ended up as the leading wicket taker for Pakistan with 19 wickets in the series with two five wicket hauls, including a career-best 6/84 in this test.

Continue reading England v Pakistan 4th Test Day 4 (2010) Post Match Presentation

Pakistan tour of England, 4th Test: England v Pakistan at Lord’s, Aug 26-30, 2010

Part 1

Continue reading England v Pakistan 4th Test Day 4 Highlights

Match Result: England beat Pakistan by an innings and 225 runs
Man of the match: Stuart Broad
Series Status: England wins the 4-Test series 3-1

Continue reading England v Pakistan 4th Test Day 4 (2010) Scorecard

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Witnessed the incident

Result: Sri Lanka won by 74 runs
Player of the match TM Dilshan (Sri Lanka)
Player of the series V Sehwag (India)

Continue reading India v Srilanka Final Tri Series Scorecard (2010)

Sri Lanka Triangular Series, Final: Sri Lanka v India at Dambulla, Aug 28, 2010

Hours of play (local time): 14.30 start, First Session 14.30-18.00, Interval 18.00-18.45, Second Session 18.45-22.15

Part I Video Link here

Continue reading India v Srilanka Final Tri Series (2010) Match Highlights